Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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